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Kathu — VanSky 38 (Challenging)

Town · Phuket, Thailand

29° Rain
VanSky
38
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
35°C
Wind
11 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
76%
UV
—
/
06:16 / 18:48

VanSky index for Kathu, Thailand — 38 out of 100 (Challenging). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Kathu, Thailand — VanSky 38 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #96 of 402 cities in the country (as of 14 July 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
70
27°C
Night temperature
Solar
32
1.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 4.5h
Driving
88
11 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 30)
Condensation
Medium
76%
Humidity level • Dew point 24.5°C oppressive
Awning
Safe
30 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
29 AQI
PM2.5: 9.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Tu
14.07
day
30°
night
27°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 34
comfort
We
15.07
day
29°
night
26°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Th
16.07
day
31°
night
27°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 37
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
30°
night
27°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 40
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
30°
night
27°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 41
comfort
Su
19.07
day
30°
night
26°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 39
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
29°
night
27°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3.8h
sunny 4.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.

Air Quality Today

29
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
29
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
9.8
μg/m³
Good
Dust
1
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Thailand

Kathu ranks 127 of 402 cities. Country average VanSky — 31.

Best
1
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53 2
Chom Thong
53 3
Kaset Sombun
48 4
Chiang Mai
47 5
Ban Nam Yuen
46
Harshest
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21
Ko Chang
20
Su-ngai Kolok
20
Seka
20
Ban Su-ngai Pa Di
16
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Kathu?
The weekly VanSky index for Kathu is 38 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Kathu?
Solar panel output data for Kathu is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Kathu?
The index for Kathu is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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🇹🇭 Thailand — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Gasohol 91

$1.03 /l

THB34.57 · €0.90/l

10 of 17

pricier than 53% of countries

Gasohol 95

$1.04 /l

THB34.94 · €0.91/l

32 of 133

cheaper than 77% of countries

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THB48.44 · €1.26/l

42 of 92

cheaper than 55% of countries

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$1.04 /l

THB34.94 · €0.91/l

31 of 134

cheaper than 78% of countries

Hi Premium Diesel

$1.48 /l

THB49.65 · €1.29/l

9 of 41

cheaper than 80% of countries

LPG

$0.42 /l

THB13.97 · €0.36/l

4 of 51

cheaper than 94% of countries

E85

$0.77 /l

THB25.88 · €0.67/l

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